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United States
Panama Canal
Carrier Strike Groups
U.S. Foreign Policy
Military Diplomacy
U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Marine Security Guards
United States Navy
Russia
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Container Shipping
El Salvador
Colombia
Pakistan
Egypt
Shipbuilding
Ukraine Conflict
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Maritime Nation dives deeply into the policy challenges facing America’s sea services and the role of the United States as a sea power on the global stage. We look forward to providing you with top-notch analysis on the most pressing security challenges by joining in conversation with key experts and practitioners. Learn more about the Center at: centerformaritimestrategy.org/

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This podcast marks the culmination of the Center for Maritime Strategy’s Allied Maritime Industrial Base study, a year-long effort engaging U.S. allies and partners to take a hard look at the state of global shipbuilding power. Drawing on firsthand i... more

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ADM James Foggo, USN (ret.) sits down with Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to discuss his journey becoming a U.S. Citizen, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and now acting secretary of the Navy. Plus the two reflection on national security... more

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The Center for Maritime Strategy hosts a fireside chat with The Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite, 77th Secretary of the Navy and former Ambassador to Norway, and Admiral James Foggo, USN (Ret.), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy. The discussio... more

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In this episode of Maritime Nation, we debut the February 2026 report “Ports of Power: China’s Growing Maritime Network of Ports, Bases, and Dual-use Facilities” by Congressman Mark Kennedy and Lea Thome. Join us as we explore how China is expanding ... more

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Recent Guests

Kenneth Braithwaite
Former Secretary of the Navy, former US Ambassador to Norway, Navy Admiral
Former Secretary of the Navy
Episode: Fireside Chat with Secretary Braithwaite | Live at Sea-Air-Space 2026
Jamie Foggo
Admiral, Commander in Region Europe/Africa (as referenced in conversation)
Center for Maritime Strategy (guest role on this episode)
Episode: Fireside Chat with Secretary Braithwaite | Live at Sea-Air-Space 2026
Mark Kennedy
Former U.S. Representative; senior fellow at NYU's Development Research Institute; expert on geopolitics and technology
New York University / Wabba Institute for Strategic Competition
Episode: Ports of Power and China’s Maritime Toolkit
Lea Thome
China specialist and international security scholar focusing on civil-military fusion and maritime security
New York University / WABBA Institute
Episode: Ports of Power and China’s Maritime Toolkit
Stephen M. Carmel
21st Administrator of the Maritime Administration (Marad)
Maritime Administration, U.S. DOT
Episode: Meeting the MARAD Administrator | The Honorable Stephen Carmel
Jennifer Carpenter
President and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO); leader in maritime policy and advocacy
American Waterways Operators (AWO); American Maritime Partnership (AMP)
Episode: The Battle for American Waterways
Sara Fuentes
Vice President for Government Affairs at the Transportation Institute
Transportation Institute
Episode: The Battle for American Waterways
Sink Harris
Rear Admiral, former naval officer
Center for Maritime Strategy / Navy League
Episode: The Maritime Policy Statement and Ensuring National Defense
Scott Sunt
Retired Navy Captain, author and policy expert
Center for Maritime Strategy
Episode: The Maritime Policy Statement and Ensuring National Defense

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Jamie Foggo
Host with roles connected to the Center for Maritime Strategy and Navy League; appears across episodes discussing policy and strategy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Best naval analysis

    Learn something new every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gonavy91
    United States3 months ago
  • Softball interview of two advocates for the Jones act by an advocate of the Jones act. No countervailing view. Totally unbalanced advertisement for the Jones act. Ridiculous. It could be a paid advertisement and probably should be declared as such.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Dave Pomerantz
    5 months ago
  • Fun and fascinating

    Dr. Wills does a great job analyzing the current global maritime situation and keeps it entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron-Ohio
    United States3 years ago
  • Very worthwhile

    Really enjoyed recent podcasts - uncanny ability to link the past, the present and give strategic relevance in an entertaining way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PT002
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Audio is very uneven

    The podcast has great content but the audio needs work. The moderator goes from a normal level to a whisper making it very hard to follow. It needs to get a better sound engineer!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bill6507
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise in-depth naval analysis and strategic framing.
Positive notes on ability to connect past events with current strategy, with entertaining delivery.
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Foundations of Maritime Strategy
Q: What makes maritime strategy distinct from other domains in terms of theory and practice?
Maritime strategy requires seizing and exploiting command of the sea through a multi-phase approach, where theory is applied to circumstance and passion toward a defined aim, with a strong emphasis on communicating intent to policymakers and the public to sustain support and resources.
Foundations of Maritime Strategy
Q: What is the difference between the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, and how do they interrelate in maritime strategy?
Tactics are math-driven and focus on immediate actions; operational and strategic levels expand outward, linking multiple fronts and global considerations; decisions at tactical levels influence strategic outcomes, and strategic choices constrain and shape tactical options, creating a continuous feedback loop across levels.
Foundations of Maritime Strategy
Q: How do you two define strategy in general and what are the different levels of strategy?
Strategy is a process of mind shaped by ends, ways, and means, evolving with circumstances, and anchored by a defined goal; it exists as much as it is written, and requires alignment across political aims, military power, and organizational structures, with a clear goal guiding action at all levels from tactical to grand strategy.
A Conversation with the Commander of Fleet Forces Command
Q: What challenges do you face in carrying out your mission?
Admiral Caudle mentions challenges in logistics and the need for effective force generation and operational control, especially in light of recent conflicts.
A Conversation with the Commander of Fleet Forces Command
Q: Can you explain to us exactly what your job is as commander of Fleet Forces Command?
Admiral Caudle explains that he commands approximately 125,000 personnel and has responsibilities for organizing, training, equipping, and certifying these forces for deployment, while also overseeing nuclear command and control systems and maritime homeland defense.

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What is Maritime Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Maritime Nation offers policy-forward conversations focused on sea power, maritime logistics, and defense industrial bases. Episodes frequently cover alliance interoperability, naval modernization, U.S. shipbuilding resilience, and strategic challenges posed by state actors such as China and Russia, with deep dives into policy tools like the Jones Act, MSP, and private-public partnerships. A hallmark is bridging high-level strategy with practical implications for industry, government, and naval force structure, often illustrated through case studies (e.g., Doraleh, Piraeus) and historical context. Notable angles include integrating civilian-military coordination, cross-agency collaboration, and a strong emphasis on maintaining robust domest... more

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1. Kenneth Braithwaite
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3. Mark Kennedy
4. Lea Thome
5. Stephen M. Carmel
6. Jennifer Carpenter
7. Sara Fuentes
8. Sink Harris

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